3-1 Milestone One: Description of the Environmental Issue

SCI 219 List of Ideas for Final Project For your Module One journal assignment, you will need to choose an environmental issue for your final project. You may find ideas from the textbook, from mainstream media, or from the list below. Larger Issue: Water quality Personal Impact: You drink water and use it for cooking Example Local Problem: Agricultural waste in ground or surface waters Larger Issue: Water quantity Personal Impact: Water is getting more expensive or local ordinances against watering lawns Example Local Problem: Local river dries up due to overuse, which impacts wildlife as well as human recreational activities Larger Issue: Global food security Personal Impact: Fresh fruits and vegetables are more expensive than processed food Example Local Problem: Obese population or increase in type 2 diabetes Larger Issue: Biodiversity loss Personal Impact: Less wildlife in neighborhood, local parks, and preserves Example Local Problem: Local species listed as endangered or extinct Larger Issue: Global climate change Personal Impact: Concerns or increased stress over potential for tropical diseases Example Local Problem: Increased prevalence of mosquito-borne diseases